Afghan National Army 209th Corps’ 2nd Brigade Route Clearance Company Commander Capt. Nawid prepares to initiate a controlled detonation intended to destroy a cache of unexploded ordinance including rockets and mortars. The explosives were successfully destroyed and the area was rendered safe for the local civilians who helped point out the location of the cache. (Photo by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brittany Ramos, Task Force Comet Public Affairs)